Lee County · Southwest Florida

    Home builder in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres, priced upfront.

    Single-family homes and townhomes across Lee County, custom or built to sell or rent, with projects in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres. Every project is phased, costs are set out upfront, and our in-house team builds it.

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    How we build in Fort Myers

    Phased, priced upfront, built in-house

    Phased

    Each project runs in defined phases, each with its own scope and cost.

    Costs upfront

    The full budget is set out before work starts, line by line.

    In-house

    Our own team manages and builds every phase.

    Costs controlled

    Spending is tracked against the budget at every phase.

    Homeowners

    Build your custom home for 10–15% under market value.*

    * Based on Hivesta-built homes, comparing the owner's total build cost with the home's appraised value at completion. Results vary by lot, plan and market.

    Investors

    Spec and build-to-rent homes and townhomes with more than one exit: sell, rent, or refinance with a DSCR loan.

    Lehigh Acres has thousands of platted single-family lots, which makes Lee County a practical place to build for homeowners and investors alike. Hivesta builds custom, spec and build-to-rent homes here. Every project is phased, with costs set out upfront and built by our in-house team, so the budget stays controlled.

    Fort Myers at a glance

    Lee County median single-family sale price
    $375,500 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
    Florida median single-family sale price
    $415,000 (Florida Realtors, Sept 2026)
    Typical new construction
    $150–$180/sq ft
    Hivesta homes start at
    $105/sq ft before fee

    Figures are estimates as of October 2026; verify with current local data before making decisions. Starting price per square foot on a standard plan, before our fee. Excludes land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees. Your price depends on lot, plan and finishes.

    Lots, site work and permits in Fort Myers

    Lot and site costs to check

    • Many Lehigh Acres lots need a private well and septic system, and low lots may need fill
    • Flood zone sets the finished floor height, especially near the Caloosahatchee and the coast
    • Lee County impact fees apply to new homes and are included in your budget

    Permitting

    • Lehigh Acres is unincorporated, so permits go through Lee County; Fort Myers and Cape Coral run their own building departments

    Areas we serve

    • Lehigh Acres
    • Cape Coral
    • North Fort Myers
    • Estero
    • San Carlos Park
    • Bonita Springs

    Hivesta projects nearby: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres. We build anywhere in Florida.

    Price, warranty, financing

    Below market, backed by warranty

    Starting at

    $105/sq ft + fee

    New construction in Florida typically runs $150–$180/sq ft, and $200–$300/sq ft in some markets. Our fee is added on top: a percentage of construction cost, agreed before work starts.

    Starting price per square foot on a standard plan, before our fee. Excludes land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees. Your price depends on lot, plan and finishes.

    3-year extended warranty

    Every Hivesta home comes with a 3-year extended warranty, on top of the warranties Florida law requires.

    Financing that fits the plan

    Construction-to-permanent loans for homeowners, private construction loans for investors, DSCR refinancing for rentals and new FHA-insured options for build-to-rent communities. We can get approved with your lender too.

    How to finance your build

    Lenders and loan partners we've worked with

    Lake Michigan Credit Union, UWM, Promise Home Loans, The Federal Savings Bank, Nextres, Lima One Capital, FCI Lender Services, FidusFi.

    Logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown to identify lenders we have worked with. We can also work with the lender of your choice.

    Building in Fort Myers: questions

    How much does it cost to build a house in Fort Myers?

    Hivesta homes start at $105/sq ft for the house on a standard plan, before our fee (a percentage of construction cost, agreed upfront). Typical new construction in Lee County runs $150–$180/sq ft. Land, site work (fill, well, septic) and impact fees are extra, and every cost is set out phase by phase before you build.

    Is Lehigh Acres good for build-to-rent?

    Yes. We build spec homes to sell and build-to-rent homes and townhomes. Because costs are set out upfront and controlled through each phase, you can plan more than one exit: sell at completion, rent, or refinance into a DSCR loan once the home is leased.

    What site costs should I plan for in Lehigh Acres?

    Well, septic and fill are the usual ones, plus Lee County impact fees. A free feasibility report flags them for your lot, and we price them upfront.

    Ready to build in Fort Myers?

    Get a free feasibility report for your lot, or tell us about your project.

    Get a free lot feasibility report

    Or call (689) 254-3553 or email info@hivestaconstruction.com.